…– FJW As expected magnolias poor – Salicifolia, Diva, Robusta, Campbellii and molicomata in that order of success. Reticulatas skinned of leaf. No azaleas out at all. 1945 – CW…

…early rogue flowers do not yet condemn it to the chainsaw. Magnolia J C Williams In the same year we planted a few Magnolia sargentiana robusta and a few Magnolia…

…in New Planting with a spade. 1953 – CW Truro Show on 21st. We sent no Magnolias as best over, Robusta, Mollicomata. One M and 1 Robusta late seedling at…

…or any visible catkins) I think they are Populus x canadensis ‘Robusta’. Certainly P. x canadensis anyway and P. x canadensis ‘Robusta’ if they are male trees which I suspect…

…like a holly so naming to confirm by Susyn here also. Ilex fargesii subsp. fargesii var. fargesii Ilex fargesii subsp. fargesii var. fargesii This Metrosideros robusta has been grown on…

…flower buds appearing and the inevitable slug damage sargentiana always suffers. Hydrangea sargentiana ‘Goldrush’ Hydrangea sargentiana ‘Goldrush’ Hydrangea robusta ‘Titania’ from Vietnam also only planted last autumn. Attractive foliage. Hydrangea…

…on the drive 2015 – CHW Already huge seed pods on the Magnolia sargentiana robusta hybrid/seedling on the mound outside the Back Yard. What energy this must take out of…

…One is clearly a true Magnolia mollicomata while the other two are Magnolia sargentiana robusta seedlings. The best of the three is the one nearest the kennels. three 50 year…

…shed A few new things in flower: Cautlaya spicata ‘Robusta’ Cautlaya spicata ‘Robusta’ Globba schomburkii just out. New for the 2022 catalogue. Globba schomburkii Aralia cachemeriana finally in flower for…

…on Mag sargetiana and robusta, no others. 1933 – JCW Rhodo’s open are Caucasicum, Praecox, Mucronulatum, Moupinense, Triflorum, Thomsonii x , Barbatum, Lutescens, Sutchuenense near sinogrande, Prunus conradinae – pissardi…

…robusta is very sparse indeed and Magnolia mollicomata has virtually no buds at all. These three trees are some of the best displays in the garden but were in the…

…fine. Echium pinnifolium 2000 – FJW Dry January – light frost for 10 nights. Camellias good, no sign of Magnolias.1994 – FJW Four flowers on – Mollicomata/ Robusta hybrid near…

…like a hybrid/seedling of Magnolia sargentiana robusta. magnolia opposite the new clump of Rhododendron williamsianum Magnolia ‘Sweet Sixteen’ above the rireii opening is showing colour. Magnolia ‘Sweet Sixteen’ Magnolia ‘Bishop…

…Quarry. Magnolia sargentiana robusta x Lanarth seedling beyond Rogers Quarry is full out. This plant is often forgotten but well worth a look! Michelia ‘Fairy White’, planted only last year,…

…Magnolia campbellii out and flowers on stellata, Diva, White campbellii and a young Robusta almost show colour. Camellia hybrids past best, reticulata species very good. Rho moupinense hybrids good. A…

…Oregon purchased by a Mr Mossman from Vancouver in 1963. A campbellii var. mollicomata x sargentiana robusta seedling which is large flowered but otherwise unremarkable. Magnolia ‘Mossman’s Giant’ Magnolia ‘Mossman’s…

…is very distinct. Still few Magnolia mollicomatas out and no Magnolia sargentiana robustas. Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’ Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’ Magnolia ‘Judy Carlson’ just opening. Magnolia ‘Judy Carlson’ Magnolia ‘Judy Carlson’…

…Camelia ‘Pink Icicle’ Podocarpus x ‘Orangeade’ Magnolia sargentiana robusta x sprengeri ‘Diva’ Second Prize Pieris japonica ‘Forrest Flame’, Erica arborea & Azara microphylla Camellia ‘Brigadoon’ First Prize While cutting for…

…The Beast and everything was doom and gloom. Not this year – so far at least. The Magnolia mollicomatas and sargentiana robustas may have had less flowers than usual but…

…Charles.1961 – FJW Campbelli well open and Donkey Shoe Robusta splendid.1960 – FJW First Campbellii opened. 1918 – JCW Nar cyclamineus has been open for a month and R moupinense…